Finding the Third Proportional to 159,515.25 and 350,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,515.25 and 350,478 is: 770,050.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,515.25 : 350,478 = 350,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,515.25/350,478 = 350,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,515.25x = 350,478 × 350,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,515.25x = 122,834,828,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,834,828,484/159,515.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,050.69
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